Lowering the risk of asthma with fruit has been linked through research; the reason for this is due to the fruit being rich in antioxidants. Scientific studies have shown there is as much as a 14 percent decrease in developing adult asthma when a diet of increased antioxidant rich fruits is eaten. These fruits contain vitamin C, manganese,

The study that was conducted that included 515 asthma patients that were diagnosed that were an average of 32 years of age. The study concluded that the diet consisting of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables reduced the amount of asthma attacks and asthma symptoms by approximately 12 percent.

Diet is important with any disease, and with asthma the diet rich in antioxidants can reduce the risk of developing asthma and for people that are diagnosed it can decrease the symptoms. This is healthy for the body without any type of side effects or drug interactions  no matter what other health conditions the person might have.